Veronica Turner* (D)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 26
Age: 56
Residence: Camp Springs.
Education: Some college, Tennessee State University.
Occupation: State delegate; political organizer, Service Employees International Union Local 1199.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: vtctturner@aol.com
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 2002-present;
26th District State Central Committee;
Health and Government Operations Committee;
first vice chair, Legislative Black Caucus; Ebenezer AME Church; member, past president, Camp Springs Civic Associa
Why should voters elect you?
"As a proud union member, Maryland working families are guaranteed the voice in state government and the seat at the table that they deserve."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Improving Prince George's public schools K-12. Test scores have been below average compared to other jurisdictions such as Montgomery County and Howard County. Our schools are second to last. Many high school students are not prepared to pass the high school assessment test. Due to TRIM, which limits our ability to raise taxes, our schools are still in crisis. More money is needed in the next budget solely for the next school system."
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